Food 4 Less executive promoted to president

CINCINNATI A Kroger subsidiary has named a new president.

Bryan Kaltenbach was promoted to president of  Food 4 Less, effective immediately, the chain announced Friday. Kaltenbach has held several leadership positions in the company, including his most recent role as Food 4 Less' SVP sales and marketing. He has served in many leadership positions, including store director, district manager, and various other roles up to and including SVP store operations for Food 4 Less.

"Bryan brings extensive retail experience to his new position, and his leadership will be a tremendous asset to our team members and our Food 4 Less customers," said Rodney McMullen, president and COO for Kroger.

Kroger's Food 4 Less division, based in Compton, Calif., operates 146 warehouse stores under the Food 4 Less banner in southern California, Nevada, Illinois, and Indiana and under the Foods Co. banner in central and northern California.